tiketyboo Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 hi we have spent 3 months getting our 1946 Taylorcraft done up, wings recovered, new struts, new wheel struts, tires, speedo, etc etc, she has a 75 hp connie and goes at 95 mph no problem with the beechman roby adjustable prop. we also have a jk 05 pathmaker for a newer machine with a 912 80 hp unit and she is a goer for sure, jumps of the runway with one aboard. just finishing my student and going solo so watch out now, will put in some hours if the weather cooperates. looking forward to getting in some hours, some trips, some friends and some fun. want to attend a few fly in for sure tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 WELCOME MATE, i realy hope you enjoy your aircraft. I guess its a bit cold there at the moment. Its pretty hot here in OZ.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike_perth Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I really like the title of your thread!! Welcome to the forums. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rocketdriver Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 hiwe have spent 3 months getting our 1946 Taylorcraft done up, wings recovered, new struts, new wheel struts, tires, speedo, etc etc, she has a 75 hp connie and goes at 95 mph no problem with the beechman roby adjustable prop. we also have a jk 05 pathmaker for a newer machine with a 912 80 hp unit and she is a goer for sure, jumps of the runway with one aboard. just finishing my student and going solo so watch out now, will put in some hours if the weather cooperates. looking forward to getting in some hours, some trips, some friends and some fun. want to attend a few fly in for sure tony Fantastic!! you must have worked like H..L to get that much done so quickly!! Fly safe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Tony that sounds truly awesome. I'd love to see some photos of the Taylorcraft restoration process if you have any. :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiketyboo Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 thanks for all the kind messages, i will look for some more fixing up pictures. bloody cold here for sure, hard to get in some flying time due to snow, cloud and just down right miserable weather, but spring is around the corner. tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hey Tony Making the statement that "spring is just around the corner" in Ontario in January is like the sign behind the bar in the pub advertising "Free Beer Tomorrow". You might be able to convince a few of Rec Flying's Antipodean members that ice & snow disappears shortly after New Year's but there are some of us who have survived Canadian winters and subsequently jumped ship for warmer climes and who KNOW that your statement was uttered whilst you were on bended knee saying a beseeching bedside prayer to the warm gods! You could go a couple of hundred miles further north and fly off skiis (but would it be worth it?) Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiketyboo Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 hohoho, good sense of humour for sure, and my buddy has taken your words to heart and is building a set of skis for his karotoo, and actually we have convinced the airport owner to plow the strip this year, not a lot of snow actually so on good days we can put on long johns, pants, overpants, gloves, mittens, hats, you get the idea and go flying. here we are taking off on the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 G'day mate, welcome aboard... Beautiful aircraft there mate, well done:thumb_up: Keep safe, and have fun!:big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rocketdriver Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 here we are taking off on the snow. Lovely photo ... just added it to my gallery of wallpaper/screen saver pictures:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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